rogerout wrote:I'd say that Slaphitter and I win the prize for picking this one.
As usual, Hot Box, is running about 40%. Looking forward to the notes tomorrow. No offense HB.
Very good tournament!
As usual, Hot Box, is running about 40%..... Awww ……. Don’t hate on me. I took a shot like everyone else did. I forgot about the Panthers is all? I screwed up and went with the Smash.
Speaking of the Smash did they have two 99 teams at the tourney. What a disappointment they were. I should have done my homework before I made the list. Smash98 didn’t even look like the same team. It’s my understanding that the reason why they took a beat down is because they were lacking 4 pickups players. Is this true?
TPS98 - as always a pleasure to watch. This team could have 20 errors on the field and come back and score 15 at the bat of eye. I don’t understand it. I do have to say this…. more than one team had TPS in trouble but they manage to hold off the wolves. Sticks struggled a bit; pitching looked solid except for last inning against the Force but over all looked solid. Congrats TPS98 heck of a way to end the fall
Panthers – The Dark Horse. You got me….. Congrats….. I had the pleasure to watch these dd’s they resemble TPS in a lot ways. Size, Bats & defense. Great job girls. Look forward to watching more of this team.
Force – the forced flexed their muscles a bit and put TPS98 into the loser bracket earlier with an upset in the last inning to win 5-4. I have to say congrats to beating TPS and making them see the whole bracket this was a new experience for them to say the least. There were some gloating and ruffled feathers after this game I wonder why? Reminder… Force coaches if you pick a player up make a sure they’re a 98 and not a 97. If you win with a 97 it looks bad if you do it with a 98 nothing said. Congrats on your finish.
Mizuno – looked solid but struggled a bit against weaker teams but who doesn’t from time to time. HOT HEAD JC got ejected AGAIN for charging an umpire like a wildebeest on crack. Slow your roll and ask nicely you may get the call after all. You’re doing well with the team keep up the strong work.
Peppers – They took advantage of the buy and tripped up some good teams. Unfortunately they hit a brick wall with Mizuno. Must be some bad blood between these two I heard some trash talking going on.
Storm Elite - you guy's are killing me. Just gave it up to Mizuno. You had them right were you wanted them. You have the talent. You guys need to focus on two things small ball and defense and thing will turn around for you. I think you will be contenders in the spring. Remember small ball.
Houston Power – 20 deep roster appears to weigh heavily on the minds of parents and spectators. Lots of talent there but roster is too large. Parents and Coaches lingered in the parking lot a long time is there issues in the organization? This team has the potential to be contenders. If you trim the fat I’m sure you’ll see immediate results.
Rage – still a contender but looked nothing like the Rage I’m use to seeing. Some 99 teams made for some exciting games against them. I’m sure they’ll regroup and make showing in the spring.
Hats off to ALL 99 teams especially the 99 sudden impact they’re a scrappy bunch of girls.
Last but not least the Tournament was prime example how Tournaments should be ran. It was very organized. The fields and facility’s were very nice. I also agree with run rule decision this should be mandatory at most tourneys. GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
